Goorangoola crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Goorangoola
Goorangoola is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2330. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating hills, agricultural lands, and picturesque valleys typical of the upper Hunter countryside. Demographically, Goorangoola has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary industries such as beef cattle grazing, sheep farming, and equine activities. Due to its rural nature, residents access broader commercial, educational, and administrative services in nearby towns such as Singleton.
Local life in Goorangoola is defined by quiet country living and primary production, with properties typically consisting of large rural holdings and lifestyle farms. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, relying heavily on the broader Singleton infrastructure for retail, healthcare, and secondary education. The community maintains a strong rural character, with social cohesion often centred around local agricultural pursuits, volunteer bushfire brigades, and regional community events.
Historically, the area was traditional land of the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the 19th century, which quickly transformed the landscape for pastoralism and agriculture. The naming of Goorangoola reflects the region's Indigenous heritage. While the locality features few major modern commercial developments, its historical footprint remains visible through historic rural homesteads, pastoral infrastructure, and the enduring agricultural land-use patterns established by early European settlers in the Hunter Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.